11-18-2006 Workshop AGENDA
NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP WORKSHOP MEETING
NOVEMBER 28, 2006
7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order by Planning Commission Chair Chris Ness
2. Review Revised Draft of Open Space Development Ordinance
3. Review Revised Draft of Woodland and Tree Preservation Ordinance
4. Mining Ordinances
5. Performance Standards for Swimming Pools
6. Definition of"Agricultural Building"
7. Additions to the Agenda
8. Adjournment
New Scandia Township
Minutes of Town Board/Planning Commission Workshop Meeting
Tuesday,November 28,2006
The meeting was called to order by Planning Commission Chair Chris Ness at 7:00 p.m. Present
were Planning Commissioners Donnette Yehle,Kevin Nickelson,Jim Malmberg,and Peter
Schwarz.;Town Board Chairman Dennis Seefeldt, Supervisors Michael Hinz,Blair Joselyn and
Nancy Madden. Also present: Township Attorney David Hebert,Township Administrator Anne
Hurlburt and Planners Richard Thompson and Berry Farrington,TKDA.
Open Space Development Ordinance
Planner Dick Thompson presented the revised draft of the ordinance and asked for questions or
comments.
Kevin Nickelson said that he was concerned that parts of the ordinance seem to be contrary to the
purpose of preserving good agricultural lands; for example,allowing golf courses&motorized
trails. There was discussion on whether any open space developments have preserved
agricultural land. Other than Emerald Acres,most have not. Peter Schwarz said that preserving
rural character required preserving agricultural land of various types. Thompson will add
"agricultural lands"to the definition of Open Space Conservation Subdivision.
Jim Malmberg questioned whether the purpose statement in Section 4 of the draft ordinance
should"encourage"development. It was decided to remove"development of"from that
sentence,and to remove the word"possible"in the next sentence about protection of ecologically
significant areas.
Planner Thompson suggested a change to the draft,page 2 section 6(3) (A)to remove the
reference to the 2006 price of affordable housing. This will be change to reference the definition
by the Metropolitan Council for the latest year for which an affordable housing threshold has
been established.
Thompson stated that the references to"Open Space Development"throughout the Development
Code would be changed to"Open Space Conservation Subdivision." References to township or
town board will also be changed to city or city council.
Thompson reviewed the evaluation of the Tii Gavo development used as a test case for the draft
ordinance. There was discussion of how the point system should have been applied. Thompson
pointed out that developers will be starting from a zero bonus and will need to prove they deserve
the bonus,not the other way around. The second paragraph on"bonus density"will be revised to
make sure that this stands out.
Nancy Madden, seconded by Jim Malmberg,moved to schedule a public hearing on the
ordinance at the January 9,2007 Planning Commission Meeting. Motion passed.
Mining Ordinances
Administrator Hurlburt explained that on January 2 the new City of Scandia will take over
responsibility for regulation of mining operations,and that ordinances need to be brought up to
date. Current township permits will expire March 1, and the county's five-year permit for the
Tiller pit is also expiring.
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Attorney Hebert asked if the ordinance would be based on the current township ordinances or on
the county's regulations. Thompson explained that it would be an entirely new ordinance,based
on both of those ordinances as well as those used in other communities.
Planner Thompson explained the need for good definitions in the ordinance. The length of the
permit and the process for review need to be decided. Planner Farrington reviewed the need for
submittal requirements and performance standards. A traffic study would be required;this could
be done by the applicant and reviewed by the city or prepared by the city and charged to the
applicant. The ordinance needs to explain when environmental reviews(EAW/EIS)would be
required.
Peter Schwarz asked how the impact on roads would be considered. The planners explained that
a performance standard could require mining sites to have access to 9-ton roads,and if not they
may have to upgrade the road.
The possibility of five-year permits,with annual reports and inspections was discussed. The
status of the existing five-year county permits was discussed; Attorney Hebert said they could
continue and the new city permit could be required when they expire.
Kevin Nickelson said that most of the issues with gravel pits in the past related to groundwater,
noise,air quality and trucks spilling on roadways. Inspections need to occur while pits are active.
Planner Thompson said they could estimate the cost to administer the ordinance. Administrator
Hurlburt said that the fees need to cover the cost of enforcement.
Resident John Lindell said he had a number of suggestions for the ordinance. He was asked to
contact Planner Thompson directly.
Woodland and Tree Preservation Ordinance
Planner Farrington reviewed the changes since the last draft. The definitions were reviewed and
the lists of"primary"and"secondary"tree species were discussed. It was agreed that Amur
Maple should be added to the list of invasive species; scientific names should be added for all
trees; American Elm should be added; and,the definition of coniferous trees should be revised so
it clearly includes tamarack.
The requirements for woodland preservation plans were discussed. Item(C)2. a. will be revised
to indicate that boundary lines must be"as established by a survey."
It was agreed that the payment to the tree replacement fund,in lieu of planting replacement trees,
should be increased from$75 per caliper inch to$100 per caliper inch,throughout the ordinance.
Dennis Seefeldt moved, seconded by Nancy Madden,to schedule a public hearing on the
ordinance amendment at the January 9,2007 Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried.
Performance Standards for Swimming Pools
The request by Pam Huberty that the township amend the development code to allow certain
types of pools covers to substitute for the requirement for a fence. If the ordinance is not
amended,the Hubertys will be required to install a fence for their pool.
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After some discussion,Chair Ness asked for a show of hands of those commissioners and board
members willing to consider an amendment. Five were in favor, four were opposed. It was
decided to place the item on the January 9,2007 Planning Commission agenda for discussion.
Staff was asked to research the building code requirements for pools.
Definition of"Agricultural Building"
Kevin Nickelson explained the issue,which is how the zoning regulations for the number and
square footage of accessory buildings and agricultural buildings apply to parcels between 20 and
80 acres, for true agricultural uses as opposed to personal storage uses. Attorney Hebert was
asked to research how the state law applies,prior to the next meeting.
Additions to the Agenda
Attorney Hebert reported that an ordinance amendment will be needed to require public hearings
for minor subdivisions. While the township has been holding hearings,the ordinance does not
technically require a hearing. It was agreed that a public hearing would be held at the January 9,
2007 Planning Commission meeting.
Next Meeting
The date for a meeting to discuss a draft mining ordinance,and discuss regulations for
agricultural buildings,will be chosen at the January 9, 2007 Planning Commission meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Anne Hurlburt
Administrator
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Third Final Draft
DatedRevised:Alai•31October 17, 2006
DRAFT
NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP
ORDINANCE NO. 91
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 74
PERTAINING TO THE ZONING AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
OF THE TOWN
The Town Board of New Scandia Township, Washington County, Minnesota
hereby ordains that:
Section 1. All references within the Development Code to open space design,
open space development, or open space design development are hereby changed to Open
Space Conservation Subdivisions or OSCS.
Section 2. Chapter One, Section 2. Definitions (113) Historic Building and
Structure and (183) Open Space Conservation Subdivision (OSCS) are hereby amended
as follows:
(113) Historic Building and Structure: A structure which has been identified by
the Washington County History Network Inventory or the State Historic
Preservation Office and other undesignated structures such as residences
and barns having public value due to the notable architectural or historic
features relating to the cultural heritage of the County and the Town.
(183) Open Space Conservation Subdivision: A grouping of residential
structures on smaller lots than allowed in the specific zoning district,
leaving some land dedicated as open space. Major subdivisions where
bonus lots are allowed providing for the maximum possible protection of
ecologically significant areas, natural landscapes, scenic attributes, open
space, and cultural features.
Section 3. Chapter Two. Section 12. is hereby renamed Open Space
Conservation Subdivisions.
Section 4. Section 12.1. Purpose and Scope (first paragraph only) is hereby
amended as follows:
Open Space Conservation Subdivisions (OSCS) are established to encourage
development of rural housing clusters. All major subdivisions where bonus lots
are requested shall be Open Space Conservation Subdivisions (OSCS), providing
for the maximum possible protection of ecologically significant areas, natural
landscapes, scenic attributes, open space, and cultural features. OSCS must meet
the following purposes:
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Section 5. Section 12.2. Definitions (4) Historic Building and Structure and
(8) Open Space Conservation Subdivision(OSCS)is-are hereby amended as follows:
(4) Historic Building and Structure: A structure which has been identified by
the Washington County History Network Inventory or the State Historic
Preservation Office and other undesignated structures such as residences
and barns having public value due to the notable architectural or historic
features relating to the cultural heritage of the County and the Town.
(8) Open Space Conservation Subdivision: A grouping of residential
structures on smaller lots than allowed in the specific zoning district.
leaving some land dedicated as open space. Major subdivisions where
bonus lots are allowed providing for the maximum possible protection of
ecologically significant areas, natural landscapes, scenic attributes, open
space, and cultural features.
Section J6. Section 12.9(3) Base Bonus Density is hereby amended as follows:
(3) Bonus Density.
An open space conservation subdivision that provides the minimum open
space for the zoning district and other requirements of Chapter Two, 12.1
shall receive a 25% bonus. The number of bonus lots allowed is directly
tied to the quantity and quality of preservation and protection afforded
natural landscapes, open space, and cultural features.
The number of density units determined in (2) above may be increased by
the percentage indicated if the development complies with one or a
combination of the following standards. The maximum bonus permitted in
the "AG" District is 100%; in the "SR" District, 25%. No bonus is
permitted in the "SFE" District. Determination of actual bonus densities
shall be based upon findings of the Town Planning Commission and
decision of the Town Board.
(A) Providing affordable housing, to include a
minimum of 25 percent of all units that would be
affordable to moderate-income households, as
defined by the Metropolitan Council. (In 2006,
affordable housing was defined as $201,800 or less) 5 %
(B) Preservation of historic features and historic
buildings and structures, including but not limited to
identified as those sites inventoried by the
Washington County History Network and the State
Historic Preservation Office and other undesignated
structures such as residences and barns having
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DatedRei'iserl:M e i 310c toter 17, 2006
public value due to the notable architectural or
historic features relating to the cultural heritage of
the County and the Town. 10
(C) Orientation of at least 75% of the lots around one
clearly defined central focal point such as one or
more of the following:
1. A central green or square.
2. A physical amenity such as a meadow, a stand
of trees, a stream or other water body, or some
other natural feature. 15
3 ]D) A street designed with boulevards planted with
shade trees and with a central "parkway" or median,
at least 25 feet wide. 5 %
(E) Utilization of a community sewage disposal system. 10 %
(F) Utilization of a community water system. 1315 %
(G) Preservation of mature or establishment of
woodlands and forests tree plantations as identified
by the Minnesota Land Cover Classification
System. 4-210 %
(H) Preservation of agricultural lands (areas currently
used for agriculture) with prime soils as identified
by the Metropolitan Council's Digital Atlas.—anti
preservation of high quality agricultural soils as
identified on soils surveyn and through crop yield
10070,
(I) Protection of ecologically sensitive features such as
rare plant commuities, wetlands; historic trees,
andor slopes of 12% or greater. These areas are
defined as those identified as such by the Minnesota
DNR's Metro Area Ecological Assessment. 1210 %
(1) Preservation of native plants and animal habitat as
identified by the Minnesota County Biological
Survey and areas within the DNR-designated
habitat corridors. 910
(K) Preservation of priority scenic views as identified
by the Township, especially as viewed from public
roads and property. 10 %
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(L) Creating open space that is contiguous to existing
designated open space or part of proposed potential
open space; defined as areas sharing a boundary
with parks, public lands, planned parks and trails,
and areas under conservation easement. 10 %
(M) Preservation of natural drainage systems through
the use of Best Management Practices for
stormwater management including but not limited
to raingardens, rainbarrels, swales, and infiltration
trenches. 910 %
(N) Restoring native habitat appropriate to the site as
recommended by the Township's ecologist based on
the ecologist's field analysis. 10 %
(0) Implementing open space stewardship practices as
recommended by the Township's ecologist based on
the ecologist's field analysis. 10 %
Section 37. Section 12.10(2)(H) is hereby deleted.
Section 48. The words in the left hand column adjacent to 12.10(2)(H) "The
"focal point" insures that the central feature of the development is always either a natural
feature or"designed"open space such as a green or parkway" are hereby deleted.
Section 9. Section 13.4(2) is hereby amended as follows:
(2) For Open Space Conservation Subdivisions, at least one "pre-concept" or
"workshop" meeting shall be held before going to the Planning
Commission for the formal concept review. The purpose of the pre-
concept meeting is to obtain agreement on the general design and layout of
the subdivision, the project focal point(s), and in particular, to identify
environmentally sensitive areas, natural landscapes, natural and cultural
features and open space that is to be preserved on the project. The
Applicant shall provide an aerial photo with 2-foot contour lines for the
"pre-concept"meeting.
Passed and adopted by the Town Board of New Scandia Township this day of
, 2006.
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DatedRe'ised:Mar 310ctober 17 2006
ATTEST: Dennis D. Seefeldt, Chairman
Brenda Eklund, Town ClerkAnne Hurlburt, Town Administrator
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Tii Gavo—Test for Draft Conservation Subdivision amendment
The Tii Gavo proposal was for 37 single family lots on 154 acres located on Big Marine Lake.
Open Space Development Bonus Criteria Maximum Earned
Increase Increase
A. Affordable housing 5% 0
None proposed.
B. Historic features 10% 0
Not applicable.
C. Focal point 15% 15%
More than 75%of the lots are oriented to one of three focal points:
Rasmussen pond, the Central Meadow, and open space at the end of
Meadowridge Lane Court.
D. Parkway 5% 0
None proposed.
E. Community sewage system 10% 10%
Proposed.
F. Community water system 15% 15%
Proposed.
G. Woodlands and Forests 10% 10%
There are forests and woodlands on the west, south and north of the site.
H. Active agricultural lands with prime soils 10% 0
Not applicable(a portion of agricultural lands have soils that are prime
only when drained).
I. Ecologically sensitive features 10% 10%
The DNR's Ecological Assessment shows a moderate score for the eastern
half of the property and a portion of the west side.
J. Habitat 10% 10%
The County Biological Survey shows an emergent marsh and rich fen
(wetland prairie), shrub swamp(scrub wetland), and oak forest(forest
wetland) in the northeast corner.
K. Scenic views 10% 0
A priority scenic view was not identified for this site.
L. Contiguous open space 10% 10%
The parcel is not contiguous to any existing protected open space. The
open space is contiguous to lands that could be open space in the future
(the north side of Rasumussen Pond and the camp).
M. Stormwater management BMPs 10% 10%
Raingardens, infiltration basins and swales.
N. Restoring native habitat per Township Ecologist 10% 0*
O. Stewardship practices per Township Ecologist 10% 0*
EARNED BONUS 90%
TOTAL (25% +earned bonus) 115%
MAXIMUM BONUS 100%
RESULTS Units
Base Density 19
Proposed 37
Draft OSD Standards 38 (100%bonus)
* The bonus is not applicable because there is not a Township Ecologist at this time.
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THIRD DRAFT,Revised 11/15/06 Chapter Two ❖Zoning Regulations ,
SECTION 9. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
9.11. Woodland and Tree Preservation
(1) Purpose.
The preservation and protection of trees and woodlands can
significantly add to the quality of the physical environment of the
community. The Township recognizes the value of trees and woodlands
for improving air quality, scenic beauty,protection against wind and
water erosion, shade,natural insulation for energy conservation,
wildlife habitat,and protecting the integrity of the natural environment.
(2) Definitions.
(A) Applicant: Any person or entity that is required to submit and
implement an approved Woodland Preservation Plan under
this section.The Applicant shall be the person proposing the
minor or major subdivision or commercial development.
(B) Caliper Inch: The diameter of a tree measured at 54 inches
above ground level.
(C) Coniferous Trees: A wood plant which,at maturity,is at least
twelve(12)feet or more in height and has foliage on the
outermost portions of the branches year round.
(D) Construction Zone: Any area in which movement of earth,
alteration in topography, soil compaction,disruption of
vegetation,change in soil chemistry,change in groundwater
or surface water hydrology, or other change in the natural
character of the land occurs as a result of the site preparation,
grading,building construction,or any other construction
activity. Examples include road rights-of-way,house and
driveway construction areas and drainfields,ponding areas,
etc.
(E) Critical Root Zone(CRZ): An imaginary circle surrounding
the tree trunk radius distance of one(1)foot per one(1)inch
of tree diameter,(i.e.,a twenty(20)inch diameter tree has a
CRZ with a radius of twenty(20) feet).
(F) Drip Line: The farthest distance away from the trunk that rain
or dew will directly fall to the ground from the leaves or
branches of the tree.
(G) Invasive tree species: a tree species that is non-native to the
ecosystem and whose introduction causes economic or
environmental harm. Invasive tree species include,but are not
limited to Common Buckthorn, Glossy Buckthorn,Tartan
Honeysuckle,Amur Maple(,leer gib), i-an O ae
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arborc6,een-s-)7,1-apnese Barberry(Berberis thunbcrgii),
Norway Maple(Acer platanoidcs)and Siberian Elm.
(H) Multi-trunk Tree.A multi-trunk tree is considered as one tree
if the trunk forks at a height 54 inches above ground level.
For multi-trunk trees that fork at or below 54 inches,each
trunk is considered a separate tree.
(I) Native Coniferous Tree: Includes,but not limited to,White
Pine,Jack Pine,and Tamarack.
(J) Primary Deciduous Tree: Native deciduous trees including,
but not limited to,ash(American mountain,black, showy
mountain,and white),basswood,birch,black walnut,blue
beech,butternut, cherry(black and pin), hickory,hackberry,
ironwood,maple(sugar,black,red,mountain,and silver),
oak(black,bur, chestnut,pin,red,and white).
(K) Secondary Deciduous Tree: Native deciduous trees that are
aspen,box elder, green ash,and cottonwood.
(L) Significant Tree: A healthy tree measuring a minimum of six
(6) caliper inches for all primary deciduous trees, a minimum
of twenty(20) caliper inches for all secondary deciduous
trees, or a minimum of twelve(12) feet in height for all native
coniferous trees.
(M) Significant Woodland: a treed area of at least 15,000 square
feet or more which includes significant trees.
(N) Woodland: a treed area of at least 15,000 square feet.
(3) Applicability.
(A) A Woodland Preservation Plan shall be required for:
1. Any Preliminary Plat when significant trees or
significant woodlands exist on sitcin the proposed
construction zone.
2. Any Minor Subdivision when significant trees or
significant woodlands exist in the proposed
construction zoneon site.
3. Any Landscape Plan as required by Section 9.12 of
this Chapter when significant trees or significant
woodlands exist in the proposed construction zoneon
size.
Dead, non-diseased trees that
are not hazardous may be left (B) A Woodland Preservation Plan shall not be required for:
standing to provide wildlife
habitat.
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1. Removal of Diseased Trees. All diseased,hazardous,
dead and dying trees may be removed.
2. Removal of Invasive tree species. Invasive tree
species are encouraged to be removed and chemically
treated with appropriate herbicides and application
methods to discourage re-sprouting and minimize
ecological impacts.
(C) Woodland Preservation Plan Requirements.
1. All Woodland Preservation Plans shall be certified by
a forester, ecologist,landscape architect or other
qualified professional retained by the Applicant.
2. The Woodland Preservation Plan shall include the
following information:
a. Boundary lines of the property with accurate
dimensions.
b. Location of existing and proposed buildings,
structures,parking lots,roads, impervious
surfaces and other improvements.
c. Proposed grading plan with two-foot contour
intervals and limits of the construction zone.
d. Location of all significant woodlands, area in
square feet and acres, and description of
natural community type or predominant
canopy tree species,identified in both graphic
and tabular form.
e. Location of all existing significant trees, size
by caliper inch,scientific name,and common
name for all areas of the site identified in both
graphic and tabular form.
f. Location of significant trees and significant
woodlands proposed to be removed within the
construction zone,identified in both graphic
and tabular form.
g. Measures to protect significant trees and
significant woodlands, as required by Section
9.11(7).
h. Size, scientific name, common name, and
location of all replacement trees proposed to be
planted on the property to replace significant
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trees and/or significant woodlands proposed to
be removed.
i. The name(s),telephone number(s),and
address(es)of Applicants,property owners,
developers,and/or builders.
j. Signature and qualifications of the person
preparing the plan.
(4) Replacement Provisions.
All significant trees and significant woodlands removed shall be
replaced.
(A) Significant Tree Replacement.
All significant trees removed must be replaced by the
Applicant as determined by the tree replacement schedule.
Option A,B or C,or some combination may be proposed by
the Applicant.
1. Tree Replacement Schedule.
Size of Tree Damaged or Number of Replacement Trees
Destroyed
A B C
Deciduous trees at Deciduous trees at Deciduous trees at
least 4 caliper inches; least 2.5 caliper inches; least 1.5 caliper inches;
Coniferous trees at Coniferous trees at Coniferous trees at
least 12 feet in height least 6 feet in height least 4 feet in height
Coniferous, 12 to 24 feet high 1 2 4
Coniferous,greater than 2 4 8
24 feet in height
Hardwood Primary 1 2 4
Deciduous,
6 to 20 inches diameter
Hardwood Primary 2 4 8
Deciduous,greater than 20
inches in diameter
Softwood Secondary 1 2 4
Deciduous,
20 to 30 inches diameter
Softwood Secondary 2 4 8
Deciduous,greater than 30
inches diameter
2. Tree Replacement Fund. In the event that sufficient
land area on the subdivision or commercial lot is not
available to plant the replacement trees,as determined
by the Township,the Applicant shall provide to the
Township payment for the planting of the required
trees elsewhere at a rate of$100 per trcc75 per caliper
inch.
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(B) Significant Woodland Replacement.
All significant woodlands removed must be replaced by the
Applicant. The number of replacement trees shall be
determined by either of the following methods, whichever
yields the greater number of replacement trees.
1. Replacement of significant trees within the significant
woodland that are damaged or destroyed, per the Tree
Replacement Schedule.
2. Replacement for every 125 square feet of significant
woodland damaged or destroyed, or increment
thereof, with:
a. One(1)deciduous tree of at least 4 caliper
inches or one(1)coniferous tree at least 12
feet tall; or
b. Two(2)deciduous trees of at least 2.5 caliper
inches or two(2)coniferous trees at least 6 feet
tall; or
c. Four(4) deciduous trees of at least 1.5 caliper
inches or four(4)coniferous trees at least 4
feet tall.
(C) Species Requirement.
1. The Township may require that the replacement
species is identical to the removed species.
2. Where ten(10)or more replacement trees are
required,not more than fifty(50)percent of the
replacement trees shall be of the same species of tree
without the approval of the Township.
3. Trees planted to replace significant woodland must be
arranged in stands to provide a habitat similar to the
damaged or destroyed habitat.
(D) Warranty Requirement.
Any replacement tree which is not alive or healthy,as
determined by the Township,or which subsequently dies due
to construction activity within two(2)years of the tree's
planting, shall be removed by the Applicant and replaced
with a new healthy tree meeting the same minimum size
requirements within eight(8)months of removal.
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(E) Landscaping Requirements.
The planting of trees for mitigation shall be in addition to any
other landscape requirements of the Township.
(F) Shoreland Overlay District.
Trees and woodlands within the Shoreland Overlay District
are subject to the requirements stated in Section 11.2, in
addition to the regulations of this Section.
(5) Required Protective Measures.
The following measures shall be utilized to protect significant trees and
significant woodlands during any type of grading or construction:
(A) Installation of snow fencing or polyethylene laminate safety
netting placed at the drip line or at the perimeter of the
critical root zone(CRZ),whichever is greater, of significant
trees and significant woodlands to be preserved.No grade
change,construction activity, or storage of materials shall
occur within this fenced area.
(B) Identification of any oak trees requiring pruning between
April 15 and July 1 to avoid the spread of Oak Wilt. Any oak
trees so pruned shall be required to have any cut areas sealed
with an appropriate non-toxic tree wound sealant.
(C) Prevention of change in soil chemistry due to concrete
washout and leakage or spillage of toxic materials,such as
fuels or paints.
(6) Recommended Protective Measures
The following tree protection measures are suggested to protect
significant trees and/or significant woodland that are intended to be
preserved:
(A) Installation of retaining walls or tree wells to preserve trees.
(B) Placement of utilities in common trenches outside of the drip
line of significant trees, or use of tunneled installation.
(C) Use of tree root aeration, fertilization, and/or irrigation
systems.
(D) Transplanting of significant trees into a protected area for
later moving into permanent sites within the construction
area.
(E) Therapeutic pruning.
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(7) Review Process.
The Woodland Preservation Plan shall be reviewed by the Township to
assess the best possible layout to preserve significant trees and
significant woodland, and to enhance the efforts to minimize damage to
significant trees and woodland. The Applicant shall meet with the
Township Planner prior to submission of the Preliminary Plat or
Planning Request Application to determine the most feasible and
practical placement of buildings,parking,driveways, streets, storage,
and other physical features in order that the fewest significant trees and
significant woodlands are destroyed or damaged.
(8) Compliance with the Plan.
(A) Implementation of the Plan.
The Applicant shall implement the Woodland Preservation
Plan prior to and during any construction.The tree protection
measures shall remain in place until all grading and
construction activity is terminated, or until a request is made
to and approved by the Township.No significant trees or
significant woodland shall be removed until a Woodland
Preservation Plan is approved.
(B) Performance Guarantee.
The Applicant shall provide the required performance
guarantee following preliminary approval of the Woodland
Preservation Plan and prior to any construction and/or
grading.
The amount of the performance guarantee to be submitted,
specific to the Woodland preservation fulfillments, shall be
calculated as follows:
1. An amount to guarantee preservation of all trees
identified by the approved Woodland Preservation
Plan to be preserved within the Construction Zone
shall be deposited with the Township.
The amount shall be calculated by multiplying the
total caliper inches of significant trees to be preserved
by the rate of payment of$75.00 per caliper inch
and/or the total square feet of significant woodland to
be preserved at the rate of$1.50 per square foot.
2. Following written request by the Applicant for
acceptance,the performance guarantee will be
released upon verification by the Township that the
Woodland Preservation Plan was followed and that
the tree replacement schedule was complied with
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where necessary; in no event shall the performance
guarantee be released earlier than one(1)year after
the date of the project closure.
(C) Noncompliance. If a significant tree or significant woodland
that was intended to be preserved is removed without
permission of the Township, or damaged so that it is in a state
of decline within one(1)year from date of project closure,
the cash performance guarantee,$75.00 per caliper inch of
significant tree or$1.50 per square foot of significant
woodland, shall be remitted to the Township.The Township
shall have the right to inspect the development ands
building site in order to determine compliance with the
approved Woodland Preservation Plan.The Township shall
determine whether compliance with the Woodland
Preservation Plan has been met.
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SECTION 9. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
9.44-12 Screening and Landscaping
(1) Purpose and Objectives.
The preservation of existing trees and vegetation as well as the
planting of new trees and vegetation, can significantly add to the
quality of the physical environment of the community. This section
provides for the health, safety,and welfare of the residents of New
Scandia Township and is intended to:
• Promote the reestablishment of vegetation in developed areas
for aesthetic,health,and wildlife reasons;
• Establish and enhance a pleasant visual character which
recognizes aesthetics and safety issues;
• Promote compatibility between land uses by reducing the
visual,noise,and lighting impacts of specific development on
users of the site and abutting uses;
• Unify development,and enhance and define public and
private spaces;
• Promote the retention and use of existing vegetation;
• Aid in energy conservation by providing shade from the sun
and shelter from the wind;
• Reduce flooding and erosion by stabilizing soils with trees
and vegetation.
(2) Landscaping Plan.
When is it required?A landscaping plan shall be submitted at the
time of site plan/preliminary plat review for any:
(A) Major residential subdivision,or new development or new
building construction in any commercial, industrial,
public/institutional or planned unit development.
(B) Modification or expansion of a commercial or industrial
building or improvements to a site,and/or when there is a
change in land use plan or zoning. Landscaping requirements
shall be applied to those portions of the site that are directly
affected by the proposed improvements,or change in land
use, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. In all cases
appropriate screening and buffering shall be provided for the
entire site.
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(3) General Plan Requirements.
Landscape plans shall be prepared by a landscape architect or other
qualified person acceptable to the Zoning Administrator at a legible
scale and shall include the following:
(A) boundary lines of the property with accurate dimensions;
(B) locations of existing and proposed buildings,parking lots,
roads and other improvements;
(C) proposed grading plan with two-foot contour intervals;
(D) location, size and common name of all existing `significant'
trees at least 6 inches in diameter or greater as measured 54
inches above the ground for all areas of a site that will be
disturbed or graded. [For changes to developed sites,the
location, size and common name of all trees and shrubs on
the site must be identified for all areas of the site that will be
disturbed and graded.];
(E) a planting schedule containing symbols,quantities,common
names,and size of plant materials;
(F) planting details illustrating proposed locations of all new
plant material;
(G) locations and details of other landscape features including
berms, fences and planter boxes;
(H) details of restoration or disturbed areas including areas to be
sodded or seeded;
(I) location and details of irrigation systems; and
(J) details and cross sections of all required screening.
(4) Design Standards and Guidelines.
All landscape plans shall adhere to the following:
(A) Woodland Preservation Plan. A Woodland Preservation Plan
shall be submitted as per Section 9.11 of this Chapter.
(B) Landscaped Areas. All open areas of a lot which are not used
or improved for required parking areas,drives or storage shall
be landscaped with a combination of over-story trees,under-
story trees,coniferous trees, shrubs, flowers and ground cover
materials. The Township strongly encourages landscape plans
that reflect the natural landscape.
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(C) Number of trees.The minimum number of major or over-
story trees on any given site shall be as indicated below.
These are the minimum substantial plantings, in addition to
other under-story trees, shrubs, flowers and ground cover
deemed appropriate for a complete quality landscape
treatment of the site.The planting location of the required
trees is flexible in order to accommodate various landscape
designs. The required number of trees may be reduced by the
Town Board if the landscape plan reflects the natural
landscape.
Single-Family Residential-5 trees for each dwelling unit;
Multiple-Family Residential-5 trees for each dwelling unit;
Commercial/Industrial-the greater of: one(1)tree per 1,000
square feet of gross building floor area or 10 trees.
(D) Site Ground Cover. All front, side or rear yards facing a right-
of-way shall be treated with a ground cover material
consisting of either lawn and/or natural/prairie grasses.The
ground cover must be established one year from the date of
occupancy. Undisturbed areas containing existing viable
natural vegetation that can be maintained free of foreign and
noxious plant materials shall satisfy this requirement.
(E) Building Ground Cover. A minimum five-foot strip from
building edges facing a public right-of-way must be treated
with decorative ground cover and/or foundation plantings,
except for garage/loading and pedestrian access areas.
Over-story trees shall be defined as
"Acer"(Maple), "Celtis"(Hackberry), (E) Existing trees. A reasonable attempt shall be made to
"Fraxinus"(Ash), preserve as many existing significant trees as is practical and
"Gleditsia"(Honeylocust), "Betula" to incorporate them into the site plan. Significant trees arc
(Birch), "Ginko"(Ginko), any over story or coniferous tree over 6 inches in diameter, as
"Gymnoclalus"(Kentucky Coffee measured 51 inches from the ground.
Tree), "Tilia"(Linden) and "Quercus"
(Oak).
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from construction must be replaced at a 3:1 ratio with 2 1/2
inch diameter trees. The number of replacement trees may be
reduced by the Town Board if substantial effort is made to
preserve as many existing trees as possible.
(G) Sites preserving significant trees may be given c,-edit against
the required number of trees.
(F) Minimum Planting Size. The complement of trees fulfilling
the requirements of this ordinance shall be of a variety of age
classes. Sizes of over-and under-story trees are based on the
diameter of the tree 6 inches above the ground.
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Required
Planting Material % of Tree Type Size Required
Over-story Trees 50% 2-1/2 inches
50% 1-1/2 inches
Under-story Trees 50% 1-1/2 inches
50% 1 inch
Coniferous Trees 4 feet in height
Tall Shrubs or Hedge 3 feet
Low Shrubs 5 gallon
(G) Species. The following is a list of recommended plant
materials(* trees marked with an asterisk are probably native
to the Scandia area):
Conifers Deciduous
Red Pine *Black Ash *American Plum
*White Pine *Green Ash *Canada Plum
*Jack Pine *White Ash *American Elm
Northern White Cedar *Sugar Maple *Slippery Elm
Eastern Red Cedar *Black Maple *Rock Elm
*Tamarack *Red Maple *Paper Birch
Black Spruce *Silver Maple Yellow Birch
White Spruce *Mountain Maple *Ironwood
Canadian Hemlock *Nannyberry *Blue-Beech
Balsam Fir Wahoo *Speckled Alder
Honeylocust *American Basswood
*Bitternut Hickory *Black Willow
Shagbark Hickory Peachleaf Willow
*Black Walnut *Pussy Willow
*Butternut *Bebb Willow
American Mountain Ash *Sandbar Willow
Showy Mountain Ash *Shining Willow
*Staghorn Sumac *Heartleaf Willow
*Smooth Sumac *Black Cherry
*Bur Oak *Chokecherry
*White Oak *Pin Cherry
Swamp White Oak *Balsam Poplar
Chinkapin Oak *Bigtooth Aspen
*Hackberry *Trembling Aspen
*Northern Red Oak *Eastern Cottonwood
*Black Oak *Alternate-Leaf Dogwood
*Northern Pin Oak *Downy Serviceberry
Red Mulberry *Roundleaf Serviceberry
*Hawthorn Saskatoon Serviceberry
*Prairie Crabapple
1. The complement of trees fulfilling the requirements of
this ordinance shall be not less than 25 percent
deciduous and not less than 25 percent coniferous,
unless the proposed plantings are designed to create a
natural setting and it is approved by the Town Board.
Single-family development is exempt from this
requirement.
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2. No required tree shall be any of the following:
A species of the genus Ulmus(elm), except those
elms bred to be immune to Dutch Elm disease;
Box Elder;
Female Cottonwood;
A species of the genus Populous(poplar); or
Female ginko.
(H) Parking Lots/Planting Islands. All automobile parking lots
designed for fifteen or more parking spaces shall provide
landscaping areas dispersed throughout the parking lot,in
order to avoid the undesirable monotony,heat and wind
associated with large parking areas. Parking lots with less
than 15 spaces shall not be required to provide landscaping
other than yard area and buffer landscaping requirements as
specified in other sections of this ordinance.
1. Plant Materials-At least one over-story/shade tree
must be provided for each 15 parking spaces.
Ornamental trees, shrubs,hedges and other plant
materials may be used to supplement the shade trees,
but shall not be the sole contribution to such
landscaping.
2. Additional perimeter plantings may be used to satisfy
this requirement in parking facilities less than sixty
feet in width.
(I) Slopes and Berms. Final slopes of greater than 3:1 will not be
permitted without special treatment such as terracing or
retaining walls. All berms must incorporate trees and
plantings into the design. In no situation shall berms be used
as the sole means of screening.
(J) Landscape Guarantee.All trees and plant materials that do
not survive for at least two full growing seasons must be
replaced by the landowner.
(5) Screening and Buffering.
(A) Screening shall be required when:
1. Any nonresidential commercial-industrial off-street
parking area contains more than four(4)parking
spaces and is within thirty(30) feet of a residential
use.
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2. The driveway to a nonresidential parking area of more
than six(6)parking spaces is within fifteen(15) feet
of a residential use.
3. Where any business or industrial use(structure,
parking or storage)is adjacent to property zoned for
residential use,that business or industry shall provide
screening along the boundary of the residential
property. Screening shall also be provided where a
business,parking lot or industry is across the street
from a residential zone,but not on the side of a
business or industry considered to be the front.
4. All exterior storage in commercial/industrial areas
shall be screened. The exceptions are(1)merchandise
being displayed for sale; (2)materials and equipment
currently being used for construction on the premises;
and(3)merchandise located on service station pump
islands.
5. Any lot within an Open Space Development and not
in the Village Center area is closer than 500 feet to a
Township collector road,County collector road or
State road and does not have natural screening from
either existing topography or vegetation.
(B) Performance Standards.The screening required in this section
shall consist of earth mounds,berms or ground forms; fences
and walls; landscaping(plant materials)or landscaped
fixtures(such as timbers)used in combination or singularly
so as to block direct visual access to an object.
(6) Security.
No building permit for any construction shall be issued until a
landscape plan is approved and a security is obtained by the
Township.When screening, landscaping or other similar
improvements to property are required by this ordinance a security
shall be supplied by the owner in an amount equal to 125%of the
value of such screening and landscaping. The security shall be
provided prior to the issuance of any building permit and shall be
valid for a period of time equal to two full growing seasons after the
actual date of installation of the landscaping. In the event
construction of the project is not completed within the time
prescribed by building permits and other approvals,or if the plant
materials have died within two full growing seasons,the Township
may, at its option,complete the work required or replace the
landscaping at the expense of the owner and the security.
The Township may allow an extended period of time for completion
of all landscaping if the delay is due to conditions that are reasonably
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beyond the control of the developer. Extensions may be granted by
the Zoning Administrator for a period not to exceed nine months,
due to seasonal or weather conditions. When an extension is granted,
the Township shall require such additional security as it deems
appropriate.
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MEMORANDUM
To: Town Board and Planning Reference: Outline for updating the Mining
Commission Ordinance
Anne Hurlburt, Town Administrator New Scandia Township, Minnesota
Copies To: Dave Hebert
From: Richard E. Thompson,AICP Proj. No.: 13581.000
Berry Farrington Routing:
Date: November 15, 2006
This memo offers recommendations of how New Scandia's Mining Ordinance might be revised. Review and
revision of the Ordinance would prepare New Scandia for the additional permitting authority that comes with
incorporation.
The current Mining Ordinance uses an annual permit that runs through the last day of February. Because of
this schedule and the upcoming Zavoral property application, it would be best that revisions to the Mining
Ordinance be adopted in January 2007.
Below is an outline for revising the Mining Ordinance.
1. Definitions, Section 2. Develop a more complete list of terms and definitions.
The definitions would reflect the terms used in the revised Ordinance,but would likely include:
Confined Aquifer, Mining, Mitigation, Overburden, Reclamation, Stockpile, Topsoil, Unconfined
Aquifer.
2. Permit requirements, Section 3. Determine permit terms and update this section to address:
a. Length of permit
b. Review process
c. When an EAW/EIS is required.
3. Application, Section 6. Develop more detailed submittal requirements and submittal standards.
Required application materials could include:
a. site plan
b. traffic study(trip generation, distribution, access, level of service)
c. reclamation plan
d. screening and landscaping plan
e. operating plan to include noise mitigation, dust mitigation, hours of operation, and phasing
f. groundwater protection plan
g. natural resources protection plan to include wetland delineation, steep slopes, and surface
water
h. erosion control plan
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New Scandia Township
i. submittal standards (scale requirements, signed by Registered Engineer, north arrow,
conditions 300 feet beyond site, and other standards similar to subdivision application
standards.)
j. fees and escrow.
4. Performance and Design Standards. Section 7. Revise to provide more detailed standards for items
such as:
a. air quality and dust
b. dimensional standards (setbacks, minimum parcel size)
c. fuel storage
d. groundwater protection
e. hours of operation
f. landscaping, screening, and fencing
g. lighting
h. noise
i. reclamation
j. roadway adequacy
k. site access
1. water supply and usage
m. reference standards from other agencies: MPCA, DNR, EQB, and Watershed District.
5,
Meeting Date: 11/14/2006
Agenda Item: 3 a) e
Planning Commission Agenda Report
Town of New Scandia ' (( 1
14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 ,J I�i
Scandia, MN 55073 (651)433-2274 J
Action Requested: Consider request of Pamela Huberty to schedule a public hearing to
amend the Development Code concerning the performance standards
for swimming pools (Section 10.31 (2) (I)).
Deadline/Timeline: A hearing could be scheduled for the December 5 Planning
Commission meeting.
Background: • The development code requires a 6-foot safety fence around
swimming pools (see code section, attached.)
• The Hubertys, who live at 22899 Mallard Ave. N., have an
existing swimming pool that does not have a fence. This came to
light after the recent, unrelated approval of variances for an
accessory building on their property.
• Instead of a fence, the Hubertys have installed an "Aquamatic
Safety Pool Cover." The cover completely encloses the surface of
the pool when not in use. Information about the cover is attached.
• Some communities accept such covers as an alternative to a fence.
For example, Stillwater's code requires pools to be secured with a
"cover, fencing, screening, or other enclosure or any combination
thereof of sufficient density and strength as to be impenetrable."
The Scandia Township code does not have this flexibility.
• The Hubertys have submitted a letter from their insurance
company indicating they accept this cover as an alternative to a
fence. They also submitted testing data for the pool cover which
indicates it would meet a standard such as that written into
Stillwater's ordinance.
• An amendment to the Scandia Township Development Code
would be needed to allow this pool cover to substitute for a fence.
If the ordinance is not amended, the Huberty's will need to install
a fence to comply with the current code.
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(A) The development plan for the shopping center s�
include a minimum of two (2)acres.There is nc
minimum lot size for individual structures located
on lots within a shopping center.
(B) Shopping Centers shall have direct access to an
arterial or collector street as designated in the
Comprehensive Plan.
(C) The Shopping Center must comply with the use
requirements and dimensional standards of the
underlying zoning district.
10.31. Swimming Pools
(1) Required Permits. A building permit shall be required for
any swimming pool with a capacity of over three thousand
(3,000)gallons or with a depth of over three and one-half
(3.5)feet of water. An application for a building permit
shall include a site plan showing:
The type and size of pool,location of pool,location of
house, garage, fencing and other improvements on the lot,
location of structures on all adjacent lots,location of filter
unit,pump and writing indicating the type of such units,
location of back-flush and drainage outlets, grading pla
finished elevations and final treatment(decking,
landscaping,etc.)around the pool, location of existing
overhead and underground wiring, utility easements, trees
and similar features,and location of any water heating
units.
(2) Performance Standards.
(A) Pools shall not be located within twenty(20)feet
of any septic tank/drainfield nor within six(6)feet
of any principal structure or frost footing. Pools
shall not be located within any required front or
side yard setbacks.
(B) Pools shall not be located beneath overhead utility
lines nor over underground utility lines of any
types.
(C) Pools shall not be located within any private or
public utility,walkway, drainage or other
easement.
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9/25/06
Dear Anne Hurlburt,
Several weeks ago, I spoke to you about amending the township
ordinance regarding the acceptance of the Aquamatic Safety Pool Covers.
Enclosed you will find the certification from the ASTM(American Society
for Testing and Material Standard). This states that the safety pool cover
had been tested independently by two testing agencies, and exceeds the
ASTM requirements. You will find a copy of the City of Stillwater's
ordinance allowing the covers instead of a fence. I also spoke with Sheryl,
from the city of Oakdale, regarding their ordinances. She said they would be
allowed if the safety issues could be proved. She asked me to fax the ASTM
certification so she could have it on file for future reference. Also enclosed
is a letter from my State Farm insurance agent allowing the cover to be used
instead of a fence.
I hope you will consider amending this pool ordinance. We have five
children, and safety is our priority. I would encourage you to come to our
house, and view how safe the cover is.
Sincerely,
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Pam Huberty
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and the liquid capacity of the pool. Plans Subd. 11. Pressure relief values- Pool contrac-
must be drawn to a scale of not smaller tors must certify that they have examined the
than one-fourth of an inch to one foot. construction site with respect to the water table
(6) Additional information may be requested level and potential soil saturation. If it is deter
by the building official. mined to be necessary, in the opinion of the
building official,pools must be designed and con-
Subd, 5. Permit fees. Permit fees will be set by strutted with underdrain systems and pressure
resolution adopted by the city council from time to relief valves to prevent pool flotation.
time.
Subd. 12. Shielding lights. Lights used to illu-
Subd,6. Pool piping.Pool piping systems must initiate swimming pools must be arranged and
be constructed of materials prescribed in the state shielded to reflect light away from adjoining prop-
plumbing code- Installation of the piping includ- erties.
ing the pool water supply line must be done by a
licensed plumber and must be inspected by the Subd. 13. Location. All swimming pools or
city plumbing inspector prior to covering the appurtenances must be located in the rear yard at
piping, a distance of at least ten feet from any property
line.
Subd. 7. Main outlets. Pools must be equipped
with facilities for completely emptying the pool 4e Subd. 14. Fences.All swimming pools must be
and effecting surface drainage (by gravity if ele- / provided with safeguards to prevent children from
vations permit). The drainage system must be gaining uncontrolled access. This may be accom-
constructed in conformance with the provisions of plished with a cover, fencing, screening, or other
the state plumbing code and under the supervi- enclosure or any combination thereof of sufficient
sion of a licensed plumber,and shall not discharge density and strength as to be impenetrable.
directly on the land of an adjoining neighbor or in
a manner that threatens or endangers fish or If fencing is used,all fence openings or points of
wildlife. entry into the pool area must be equipped with
gates. The fence and gates must be at least four
Subd. 8. Water supply. Water supplies serving feet in height and constructed of a minimum No.
all swimming pools must be safe,sanitary and be 11 gauge, woven-wire mesh, corrosion-resistant
acceptable to the public health authority. The material or other material approved by the build-
installation of the pool water supply piping and ing official. All gates must be equipped with
connection to the source of supply must be under self-closing and self-latching devices placed at the
the supervision of a licensed plumber. top of the gate or otherwise be inaccessible to
Subd. 9. Electrical requirements. All electrical small children. All fence posts must be decay or
installations provided for, installed and used in corrosion-resistant and set in concrete bases or
conjunction with residential swimming pools must other suitable protection. The openings between
conform to the state electrical code and must be the bottom of the fence and the ground or other
inspected and approved by the state electrical surface may not be more than four inches.
inspector. No current-carrying electrical conduc Note—The reauistione established in tins Subd.14 apply
tors must cross residential swimming pools, ei- No.n 961.fences built or replaced after the effective date of Ord.
titer overhead or underground,or within 15 feet of
a pool, except as necessary for pool lighting or Subd. 15. Safety equipment. Every swimming
pool accessories. pool must be equipped with one or more throwing
ring buoys not more than 15 inches in diameter
Subd. 10. Heating requirements. Permits are and having 60 feet of 3lie of an inch manila line,or
required for all heating unite used in conjunction its equivalent, attached.
with swimming pools. Installation must be made
by installers licensed by the city and in actor- Subd. 16. Aboveground swimming pools. Lad-
dance with any lawful code in effect at the time of ders or stairs which are attached to or placed
installation. against the outside of aboveground tank type
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Unit complies with requirements.
9. TEST
METHODS FOR SAFETY COVERS ed to 490-lbs(composed
9.1 Static Load Test. Test Unit was subject
of one 150-1b, one 160-1b �Stsudard8nd one aTest o jlb tectsuwere
exceeding load required pe
applied at two different points (the center point of the cover,
and, between attachment points at a distance of 4.5 feet),and
remained in each test position for a period of 5,minutes or
greater. Although,normal deflection was observed, no passage
through the cover was possible. Test Unit complies with
requirement.
9.2 Perimeter Deflection Test. Applied 50-lb weight at $.distance
of four-and-one-half feet from side of pool. Applied 36.6-lb.
ellipsoidal shaped test object. Test Unit did not allow the test
object to pass through, gain access to, or be 'subject to
entrapment betweef the cover and the side of the pool. Test
Unit complies with requirements.
9.3 Surface Drainage Test. Applied a 36.6-lb. torso shaped test
object in a supine position, faceup, at a distance of two-and-
one-half feet parallel with edge of pool. An even water spray
was applied at a rate of 10 gallons per minute. After 3 minutes,
minimal water collection was observed around test object.
Continued applying water with no unsafe water pooling. After
30 minutes drain time, re-applied 36.6-lb test object with no
unsafe amount of water pooling. Test Unit complies with
requirements.
9.4 Openings Test. Applied solid faced spherical test object with a
breadth of 4.5 in. at a force rate of 40-lbs., steadily, to the top
surface of the pool. No allowable passageavas observable. Test
Unit complies with requirements.
10, OPERATING CONTROLS, SAFETY COVERS
10.1 Unit complies with requirements.
AUTOMATIC SWIMMING POOL COVER CERTIFICATION
(Page 2 of 4)
E(5 File: #O 9T3030-1
6, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFETY COVERS
6.1 Installation/Use of safety covers. Unit complies with requirement.
6.2 Label attached to the cover meets, and/or exceeds the general
requirements as required by the 8.5.1,8.8,8.8.1 and 8.8.2 guidelines.
6.3 Markings for safety covers.
6.3.1 Unit lists manufacturers name. Unit complies with guideline.
6.3.2 Unit lists date manufactured. Unit complies with guideline.
6.3.3 Manufacturer provides instructions to consumers to inspect the
cover for premature wear in consumer packaging. Unit
therefore complies.
6.3.4 Label attached to unit meets the general requirements
described in 8.4.1, 8.7, 8.7.1, 8.7.2., 8.7.3, 8.8, 8.8.1 and 8.9:
Unit complies with guideline.
6.4. Fastening Mechanisms or Devices. Fastening devices remained in their
intended,secured positions when the test unit was subjected to the load
and perimeter deflection tests performed as called for under the 9.1
and 9.2 guidelines. Unit complies with all requirements.
6.5. Openings. No openings were allowed,when tested by the test method
described in 9.4. Test object did not gain access to the water,nor was
it subject to entrapment. Therefore,unit complies with this guideline.
6.6. Seams, tits or welds in the cover showed no signs of damage when
tested by the methods described in 9.1,9.2,9.3 and 9.4. Unit met all
requirements under this guideline.
7. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFETY COVERS
Refer to Test Methods as described in the 9.1,9.2,9.3 and 9.4 guidelines.
ECS•File: #059T3030-1
10.2 Unit complies with requirements.
10.3 Unit complies with requirements.
10.4 Pool cover operating controls.
10.4.1 Controls comply with requirements. Unit complies with requirements.
10.4.2 Unit complies with requirements.
CONCLUSION:
Tested unit has tAtt all requirements of this Standard.
UNIT COMPLIES WITH ASTM F 1346-91 REQUIREMENTS.
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April 25, 2006 6
On the above date a Workshop Meeting was held involving the Planning Commission and the
New Scandia Town Board. The following Planning Commission members were present: Chair
Chris Ness, James Malmquist, Kevin Nickelson, Peter Schwarz, Donnette Yehle. The following
Town Board members were present: Chairman Dennis Seefeldt, Michael Harnetty, Blair Joselyn,
Nancy Madden. Michael Hinz absent. Town Planner Richard Thompson and Town Attorney
Dave Hebert were also present.
ADULT ORIENTED BUSINESSES
Discussion of the Draft of an Adult Use Ordinance submitted by Town Attorney Dave Hebert
included changes and additions to the wording. The ordinance was modeled after three Town
Ordinances of surrounding communities. The ordinance cannot prevent their establishment in
town, but can discourage their operation. No public hearing is necessary to adopt this particular
ordinance, as it is defined as a police ordinance. Preceding adoption of an Adult Use Ordinance, a
study needs to be presented to the Ordinance Revision Committee. This study would show the
effect on crime in communities where Adult Businesses are present. A report on this study from
the Attorney General's office will be obtained.
TREE PRESERVATION ORDINANCE
In establishing guidelines for tree preservation, it was agreed upon that an ordinance should more
clearly state what is needed for the developer of a property to adhere to. A permit for tree removal
should be a requirement. It was agreed necessary to have a qualified arborist mark the trees to
remain and the engineering firm would do periodic on-site inspections. A penalty for violating the
agreement or harming the trees during construction would be assessed. The current ordinance in
the Development Code appears in multiple sections.This seems to be scattered and should be
combined to more concise wording. Dennis Seefeldt and Peter Schwarz will pull the current
ordinance together and also review Forest Lake's Woodland Preservation regulations. The Rural
Landscape Preservation Committee will also work with Kathy Widin,an arborist who has written
tree codes for other municipalities. Ms. Widin could possibly work as a consultant to revise the
current ordinance.
DEFINITION OF AN AGRICULTURAL BUILDING
As currently defined, an agricultural building can be built for any type of operation. There have
been several instances of large buildings being constructed to house three goats or storage for two
to three acres of hay, then being used for storage associated with a small business (lumber, semi-
trucks and trailers). This type of use is classified as non-compliant. Discussion of the wording
that should make this more clear includes that use of an ag building should be tied to the actual
farm operation which is tied to the agricultural use of the land. With twenty to forty acre farms,
current allowable square footage may not be adequate. It may be necessary to allow additional
size through a certificate of compliance, therefore giving a handle on what is being done with the
building. But there is also the question of what becomes of these large buildings after the farm
operation ceases. The aesthetics of a building was also discussed. Can "hoop buildings"be
disallowed?How can the rural character of the town be maintained through the Development
Code?Discussion also included how to deal with horse operations. Defining"companion
animals"may need to be addressed. Supervisor Dennis Seefeldt and Planning Commission
member Kevin Nickelson will further research this issue.
A follow-up Workshop will be held May 9, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Meeting ad urned.
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